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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1912
Page
2
A fragmentary OCR item lists street names and shop notices around Wey Western County area. It references Second-hand goods and rubber items, with scattered place names such as Autumn Street and Pare and Wesser Wheels. The legible portions suggest a marketplace or classified section but contain many garbled words.
In a heated session the Australian Parliament debated the alleged meat trust dominating markets in Australia, Argentina, and the United States. Officials pledged cooperation between Commonwealth and States to curb the trust and protect producers and consumers.
In the Commonwealth Parliament debate centers on a proposed Inter-State Commission and constitutional changes. Discussion covers banking competition between Commonwealth and states, ministerial plans, and potential extra parliamentary sessions as figures like Fisher Deakin and Watt maneuver for strategic advantage. Local state matters include vaccination law review, referendum proposals, and cost concerns in petitions and elections.
Mr W. M. Pearson reports a stagnant barometer over three days with no hint of improvement. The paper notes colder atmospheric trend and includes the first instalment of the serial The Green Domino or The Rickperry Mystery. Rainfall data up to the 14th is discussed.
A profound sensation followed the announced deaths of Count Nogi, famed Japanese general who led the Port Arthur capture in the Russo Japanese War, and his wife. They died by their own hand on Friday night, concurrent with the Mikado’s burial.
In Lisbon on Friday night the man suspected of killing the Puente family of seven at Monte Valeping in Alemujo province was captured. He attempted suicide soon after being secured.
The shore races today included Livinton Handicap won by Virginie with Watrmont second and Tau Uriget third. Hurdle Haeee relude took first with Seoteh Jach second and Ol Walle third. Mentone Cup went to Lencaroan with Wim mera second and Pusks third. Third Division Handicap saw Fighting Bot first, Lady Argyle second, Petronelle fourth. Welter Vinden won with Chestermisa second and Fille Fogl third. Prices ranged from 7 to 1 and 9 to 2 in various events.
Melbourne notes record the league game where Essendon 7 12 defeated South Melbourne 6 12 and the association match where North Melbourne 12 11 beat Brunswick 9 1.
Comic opera Our Miss Gibbs by D O Connor and J C Williamson Ltd arrives at Victoria Hall on the 19th for a tour to the Commonwealth. Constance Caley leads as Mary Gibbs with Hughie played by D B O Connor and Timothy by George Edwards. Reported strong box office and high audience reaction accompany the advance.
Western District Newb Camperdown reports that plans for a sterilising pantry were submitted by the architect and approved, with permission to carry out the work sought from the Department of Public Health. Matron notes patient admissions and discharges across July and August with payments and donations listed.
The Warrnambool Butter Factory shows a six month net profit of £1227 3 4 with detailed milk, butter fat, and output statistics from the Trufgod Creamery Castle Carey and associated plants. An accident near the CrOHsINE Lee Brigade section injured a driver, with the victim aged 22 and his family noted.
The Sign of the Cross returns to Colac for its first provincial tour visit with J. C. Williamson providing costumes and properties. Phillip Lytton’s enterprise brings this production to Parkinson with Miss Plunket and Mr Fitzgerald among the cast and seats to be reserved.
An indiscernible report notes a large turnout of delegates for a Colacanil Beeas Labor Committee gathering in the Fire Brigade Hall. The secretary mentions preparations for Mr Fitzwerald's Bert week and decisions to relocate future meetings to Beene Burack Pirren vat loak and Yeo, with many details missing.
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